About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.

About Jevargi

Jevargi

A town in the state of Karnataka, Jevargi is the headquarters of the Jevargi taluka. Lord Sharanabasaveshwara was born in this town and also has the river Bhima flowing nearby (5km). Constituted in 1995, this town is situated in the Gulbarga district. This town is famous for its Mahalaxmi temple worth Rs. 100 lakh. It is also known for its Jain temples and is a pilgrimage centre for the followers of Jainism.

Place to StayJevargi offers a few good budget hotels. Some of the famous hotels include Hotel Sun International (Tariff Rs. 2000) and Hotel Aditya (Tariff Rs. 325).

LanguageThe official language of this city is Kannada. The other languages spoken here are Tulu, Hindi, and English.

EventsThe most auspicious event in this city would be the festival of Ugadi (March or April), which is held in Kolkur (10 km). Also the Mahalaxmi festival is celebrated with enthusiasm here.

Places of InterestApart from the various temples and pilgrims which interest the devotees, Jevargi is also known for its contribution to the Indian history. Various well known people like Lord Madiwaleshwar, Lord Sharanabhasaveshwar are from this city.

Rail:Jevargi is well connected to the neighbouring city of Gulbarga as well as the rest of Karnataka via railways.

Bus:There are daily bus services from Jevargi to its neighbouring cities like Kundarpura, Mangalore, and Hyderabad, etc. Some of the buses that provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience are VRL Travels, Shakuntala Travels, and SRS Travels, etc. Avail of bus ticket offer when you book your tickets through Ticketgoose.com.